NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani to Trump: “I Have Four Words for You!”

By TMZ Staff
Published November 5, 2025 | 4:23 AM PST | Updated November 5, 2025 | 3:22 PM PST

History was made in New York City Tuesday night as Zohran Mamdani became the city’s first Muslim mayor — and he wasted no time sending a fiery message to his longtime political rival, former President Donald Trump.

The 33-year-old democratic socialist, known for his grassroots activism and progressive stance on housing and immigration, scored a decisive victory over former governor Andrew Cuomo in one of the most closely watched municipal races in recent years (The New York Times, 2025).

“If Any City Can Stop Trump, It’s the City That Created Him”

Mamdani took the stage at the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, where thousands of energized supporters gathered to celebrate his win. Standing beside his wife, Rama Duwaji, he delivered a 20-minute victory speech that combined celebration, political defiance, and a clear warning aimed directly at Donald Trump.

“If any city can show a nation how to stop Donald Trump, it is the city that gave rise to him,” Mamdani declared to roaring applause — a clear reference to Trump’s Queens upbringing and long career in Manhattan real estate.

According to BBC News, Mamdani’s remarks reflect a broader movement among younger voters and working-class communities who see his win as part of a growing challenge to establishment politics nationwide (BBC News, 2025).

“Turn the Volume Up” — Mamdani’s Bold Message

But Mamdani wasn’t done making headlines. Turning directly to the camera, he addressed Trump with a smirk and a dramatic pause before delivering his viral one-liner:
“Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you — turn the volume up!”

The crowd erupted, chanting his name as confetti rained down and music blared from the theater speakers. Clips of the moment quickly spread across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), gaining millions of views overnight (Reuters, 2025).

Trump Fires Back on Truth Social

As expected, Trump didn’t stay silent for long. Hours later, he took to Truth Social, posting a cryptic yet ominous response: “AND SO IT BEGINS!”

The White House followed up by releasing a graphic that read, “Trump is your president,” emblazoned in New York Knicks colors — a jab that seemed to mix politics with local sports pride.

Trump’s feud with Mamdani isn’t new. Over the past two years, the former president has repeatedly referred to him as a “radical socialist” and even a “communist,” citing Mamdani’s strong support for universal rent control and climate-focused city planning (Politico, 2024).

A Collision Course Ahead

Political analysts predict that the tension between Mamdani and Trump could soon escalate into one of the most polarizing rivalries in U.S. politics. “Mamdani represents the next generation of progressive leadership, one that’s not afraid to confront power directly,” said political correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez of The Washington Post (2025).

Meanwhile, New Yorkers seem divided. Some hail Mamdani’s historic win as a “turning point” for diversity and equality in leadership, while others worry about how his left-wing policies will affect business and policing.

Still, Mamdani appears undeterred. “This victory belongs to the people who were told they didn’t belong here,” he said to his cheering supporters. “We are going to build a New York that works for everyone — not just the powerful few.”

Whether Trump takes that as a challenge or a provocation remains to be seen. But one thing’s clear — with both men refusing to back down, the battle for New York’s political soul has only just begun.

Sources: The New York Times (2025); BBC News (2025); Reuters (2025); Politico (2024); The Washington Post (2025)